Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures rise modestly as traders balance Treasury buybacks against rising crude costs.
Dow Jones futures climbed 0.13% to 52,900 in European trading Friday, reflecting cautious optimism as US debt buyback plans counterbalanced a spike in oil prices. S&P 500 futures gained 0.18% near 7,680, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.38%, led by tech sector resilience.
Markets had closed mixed Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting modest gains while the Dow Jones slipped slightly. Oil prices surged over 2% this week, pressuring inflation expectations, though Treasury buyback announcements provided a counterweight for equities.
Traders remain focused on upcoming inflation data and Federal Reserve commentary, with futures signaling limited volatility ahead of the weekend.